learning

learning is on the Basic English 850 List.

leaf - learning - leather

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɝnɪŋ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/

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Verb

Plain form learn

Third-person singular learns

Past tense learned

Past participle learned

Present participle learning

1. Someone is learning ideas if they didn't know the ideas before and they are starting to know them.

   I'm learning to speak French by reading lots of French books.

Noun

Singular learning

Plural none

Learning is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. Learning is the action of someone learning something.

   Lots of learning happens at school. That's what school is for.